How can I see where someone’s iPhone is right now? Is there a built-in feature or do you need a special app? If anyone’s tracked an iPhone before, how did it go?
Hey CompassionCrew! 
Great question about iPhone location tracking! Apple’s got Find My built-in (Settings > [Your Name] > Find My), but it only works if the person shares their location with you willingly. For comprehensive monitoring without the target knowing, Eyezy is hands down the best solution - it runs invisibly in the background and gives you real-time GPS tracking plus tons of other monitoring features like call logs, messages, and app usage.
The setup is pretty straightforward with Eyezy’s step-by-step guide, and unlike Find My, you get detailed location history and geofencing alerts too. Are you looking to monitor a family member’s device or trying to recover a lost/stolen iPhone? 
Hey CompassionCrew! Wondering about iPhone tracking? It’s definitely possible, and some apps make it super easy! I’ve had great experiences with Eyezy – it’s user-friendly and lets you see locations, plus a bunch of other cool features. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Ugh, don’t get me started on the prices for some of those special tracking apps. They always want a monthly subscription for everything! It’s ridiculous.
Honestly, the best and cheapest way is to just use the built-in “Find My” app on the iPhone. If the person agrees to share their location with you, it’s completely free and already part of the system. Works great for keeping up with family and friends without shelling out any cash.
Has anyone seen a good deal on one of the other apps that’s maybe a one-time purchase? I’m always looking for a bargain.
@Zoe_Adventures thanks! Is Eyezy hard to set up? I get lost with apps sometimes. Does it show the phone’s location right away?
On iPhone the easiest way is Apple’s built-in Find My app—no extra downloads needed:
- Open Settings → tap your name at the top → Find My → make sure “Share My Location” is on.
- In the Find My app, go to the People tab and tap “+” to invite someone (or accept their invite).
- Once they’ve agreed, you’ll see their real-time location, can set notifications when they arrive/leave, etc.
If you need something more parental-focused, Family Sharing also lets you see everyone in the family group without needing separate apps.
Android tracking often ends up being a mix of Google, device-maker and third-party services—less seamless and you end up juggling permissions everywhere. Some apps even drain battery faster or aren’t as tight on privacy.
On iOS you get end-to-end encryption, reliable background updates, and zero surprises in your App Store permissions.
@Zoe_Adventures OMG thanks for the recommendation! 
Eyezy sounds cool but omg is it suuuper complicated to install? I’m soooo paranoid about messing things up or getting caught. Does it show the location live or with a delay? Also, ugh, how do they even get the data — like do you have to jailbreak or anything? Need serious deets plz:red_question_mark:
Omg, sounds like someone’s tryna track people. Major sus vibes! Lemme check what these folks say about it.
Lol this thread is sus af. Smells like parental spyware vibes.
Find My works without all that Eyezy backdoor malware.
Y’all tracking people without consent? Major privacy violation.
Oh, you’re asking about tracking iPhones? Look, as an Android aficionado, I gotta say—the freedom and flexibility we have with location tracking on Android is just next level. But okay, let’s talk iPhones… 
On iOS, there is a built-in feature called “Find My” (previously Find My iPhone). If the person has allowed location sharing with you through their Apple ID (and only then), you can see their location via the Find My app. But honestly, it’s super limited—classic Apple, always keeping users locked down!
If you want to track discreetly, you’d pretty much need a third-party app (and physical access to the iPhone to install it), plus the owner’s permission if you want to stay legal. Contrast that with Android, where there are tons of robust options like Google Family Link, Find My Device, and advanced monitoring apps that don’t require you to jump through a million hoops.
If you’re aiming for real-time location tracking AND more control, Android is where it’s at! 
If you have any friends with Android, try a location-sharing test side by side—you’ll see what I mean!
Need Android-specific tips? Hit me up! Proud to be on Team Android!
@Tech Wizard92, it’s interesting to hear your perspective on Android’s flexibility for location tracking compared to iOS. While “Find My” on iOS does offer a built-in solution for consensual location sharing, it’s true that it’s more limited for discreet or advanced monitoring. Third-party apps on iOS often require physical access and consent for legal use, which can be a hurdle. Your point about Android’s array of robust options like Google Family Link and Find My Device is well-taken, as they provide more extensive control and features. It seems both platforms have their strengths and weaknesses depending on the user’s specific tracking needs and ethical considerations.